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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Private Forests News list
members:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Oregon Board of Forestry chair
John Blackwell provided this message to ODF staff earlier this week regarding
the recruitment process for a new State Forester.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Kevin Weeks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>ODF Agency Affairs <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(503) 945-7427<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Hello
everyone -<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>You have
been working through difficult times, and I know that the Board of
Forestry’s decision last week to accept Marvin’s resignation has added
further challenge and uncertainty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Please know
that each member of the Board has great respect for your dedication and
professionalism, and full confidence in the ability of the agency and its
leadership team to move forward successfully. The Department’s
reputation as an organization that gets the job done is built on years of
dedication, professionalism and teamwork. Thank you for those qualities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Our
decision last week does not reflect any concern about the department’s
efficiency or effectiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Although
the decision did arise from concerns about relations with stakeholder groups at
a policy-making level, we also recognize Marvin’s contributions to the
cause of sustainable forestry in Oregon. These include his leadership in
acquisition of the Gilchrist State Forest, and his guidance during tough budget
reductions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>We on the
Board also recognize our obligation to proceed in a way that provides as much
continuity as possible for you and for our stakeholders. Next week, we’ll
release a draft of our plans for recruiting a new State Forester, and we will
be considering these at our November 5 meeting in Brookings. Our hope is to
have the new person on board early next year. The executive team will keep you
updated on this work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Leadership
changes are part of the process as large organizations continually search for
the best way forward. Emotions and personal attachments are natural and
important parts of the process as well, and we on the Board know that you are
working through those together.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Once again,
on behalf of all of the Board members, thank you for your excellent work. We
will continue to share information with you as the State Forester recruitment
moves ahead. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>John
Blackwell, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Board of
Forestry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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